Bioactive Small Molecules.

Seneca Biosynth supplies a broad portfolio of high-quality products for life science research, supporting researchers across a wide range of applications and disciplines.

Our portfolio includes essential buffers, dyes, stains and reagents, alongside a diverse selection of biologically active molecules. We offer an extensive collection of small-molecule ligands designed to interact with proteins and nucleic acids at the molecular level, as well as phospholipids for membrane studies, formulation and related research applications.

Our research portfolio also encompasses a wide range of peptides, proteins and antibodies, together with specialist products supporting proteomics research and development.

From fundamental research to advanced experimental workflows, our extensive catalogue provides researchers with access to the products they need from a trusted life science supplier.

Carbohydrates.

Explore our extensive range of carbohydrates and carbohydrate-based products for researchers across the life sciences and chemistry fields. Our portfolio supports applications ranging from fundamental carbohydrate chemistry to advanced glycobiology and biopharmaceutical research.

Our carbohydrate products include monosaccharide building blocks, functionalised sugars — including fluoro, azido, amino and lactone derivatives — as well as glucuronides, oligosaccharide reference compounds, polysaccharides and sugar-based detergents.

We provide a diverse selection of both natural and synthetic oligosaccharides, alongside specialised tools for glycobiology, chemo-enzymatic glycosylation, glycan assembly and protein glycosylation studies.

Whether you are investigating carbohydrate structure and function, developing glycan-based molecules or studying protein glycosylation, our portfolio provides the building blocks and research tools to support your work.

Enzymes.

Enzymes are predominantly proteins that catalyse specific biochemical reactions, accelerating the conversion of substrates into products. Their activity is determined by interactions between the enzyme’s active site and its corresponding substrate, enabling highly selective and efficient chemical transformations.

Enzymes are classified into seven major groups: oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, ligases and translocases. They are fundamental to cellular metabolism across all forms of life and are widely used as powerful tools in life science research, therapeutics, diagnostics and bioprocessing.

At Seneca Biosynth, our enzyme portfolio covers a broad range of applications and enzyme classes. Our peroxidases and peroxygenases include horseradish peroxidase for immunoassays, alongside catalase products. Within the wider oxidoreductase family, we also offer highly stable luciferase enzymes for research and analytical applications.

Our hydrolase portfolio includes high-performance lactamases for sterility testing, as well as a range of lipases and proteases for diverse research and industrial applications.

For biocatalytic applications, our nitrile hydratase portfolio provides a range of enzymes for the conversion of nitriles into their corresponding amides. These enzymes support selective chemical transformations and provide valuable alternatives for complex synthesis and bioprocessing.

With an extensive catalogue and specialist enzyme expertise, Seneca Biosynth provides reliable enzyme products for research, diagnostics, biocatalysis and industrial applications.

Nucleosides, Nucleotides and Derivatives.

Nucleosides and their derivatives are essential tools in antiviral, anticancer and nucleic acid research. Seneca Biosynth offers an extensive portfolio of nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleic acid derivatives, supporting applications from fundamental research through to drug discovery and development.

Our range includes ribonucleosides, 2′-deoxynucleosides, dideoxynucleosides and a broad selection of modified derivatives. Modifications to both the sugar and nucleobase include fluorinated, methylated, amino and aza derivatives, providing researchers with a diverse choice of building blocks for specialised applications.

We also offer nucleosides and nucleotides designed for click chemistry and bioconjugation, providing valuable tools for labelling, molecular imaging and other biochemical research applications.

Nucleosides are fundamental components of DNA and RNA and play important roles in biological processes including cellular signalling, neurotransmission and cardiovascular regulation. Their structural similarity to natural nucleic acid building blocks also makes modified nucleosides valuable in pharmaceutical research. Depending on their structure and mechanism, nucleoside analogues have been investigated and used as antiviral, anticancer and antimicrobial agents, as well as in other therapeutic applications. Nucleoside derivatives also have applications in agrochemistry, including the development of herbicidal and insecticidal compounds.

Our portfolio includes more than 2,800 products, ranging from ready-to-use building blocks and natural nucleosides to highly specialised modified compounds. This includes protected and labelled nucleosides, modified nucleotides and non-hydrolysable nucleotide analogues.

For a deeper introduction to the chemistry and applications of these compounds, explore our Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids eBook and Toolbox series.

Peptides

Our high-quality peptide portfolio supports cutting-edge research across a broad range of scientific and biomedical applications. Seneca Biosynth offers an extensive selection of peptides for research into disease mechanisms, endocrinology, immunology, cell and plant biology, infectious disease and many other fields.

Our portfolio includes antimicrobial peptides, an important area of research in response to the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. We also provide an extensive collection of amyloid and neuropeptides for research into neurodegenerative diseases, alongside peptides supporting the study of the immune system, inflammation and infectious disease.

Our immunology peptide range includes PAR peptides, CEF peptides and antigenic epitopes, as well as specialised products for cancer and COVID-19 research. We also offer a selection of venom- and toxin-derived peptides, providing valuable tools for investigating biologically active molecules and their potential applications.

Our diverse portfolio extends to peptides derived from important protein components, including histones, Myelin Basic Protein (MBP), albumin and ubiquitin. We also supply peptides associated with biological signalling and communication, including endothelin, ion channel and transporter peptides, together with peptide substrates, growth factors and cytokines.

For applications involving the delivery of imaging, diagnostic or therapeutic agents into cells, our portfolio includes cell-penetrating peptides, TAT-conjugated peptides and RGD peptides. Researchers can also access fluorescent- and biotin-labelled peptides, click-modified peptides and enzyme modulators as valuable tools for assay development, labelling and biochemical studies.

For proteomics and protein analysis, we offer tryptic peptides and other specialist tools to support the identification and quantification of proteins of interest.

Our peptide portfolio continues to expand, complemented by our custom peptide synthesis capabilities for projects requiring specific sequences, modifications or quantities.

Research Peptides — Ready to Ship

Our extensive range of in-stock research peptides provides researchers with access to a wide selection of sequences for research, development and screening applications.

Search our catalogue by single-letter or three-letter amino acid code to quickly find the sequence you need — for example, RFPL or Arg-Phe-Pro-Leu.

With many products available from stock and ready for rapid dispatch, our catalogue peptides can provide a convenient alternative to custom synthesis, helping researchers save both time and cost when a suitable sequence is already available.

Research Chemicals.

Research chemicals provide essential starting materials, building blocks and reagents for the development of specialty chemicals and advanced research applications. Our portfolio encompasses a broad range of organic and inorganic compounds, supporting synthetic chemistry across multiple disciplines.

Our selection includes alkane, alkene and alkyne derivatives, aromatic compounds and functionalised aromatic building blocks, alongside a comprehensive range of tools for peptide synthesis. These include amino acids, coupling reagents, resins and linkers for both conventional and specialised peptide chemistry.

The portfolio also covers inorganic chemicals, polyamines and polymers, together with a wide range of specialist reagents for synthetic chemistry. These include protecting-group reagents for alcohols, fluorine donors, oxidising agents and detection reagents, providing researchers with the tools needed for a diverse range of chemical transformations and analytical workflows.

From fundamental research to complex synthesis and product development, Seneca Biosynth provides a broad selection of high-quality research chemicals and specialist building blocks to support modern chemistry.

Synthetic Enzyme Substrates.

Seneca Biosynth is a leading supplier of enzyme substrates to the life sciences community. Our enzyme substrate portfolio supports a wide range of applications, including culture media, diagnostics, food testing and environmental analysis. The range encompasses chromogenic and fluorogenic substrates, as well as specialised products for diagnostic staining, probing and bioluminescent applications. We also provide a selection of high-biochemical-purity enzyme substrates for research into lysosomal storage disorders, supporting sensitive and reliable enzymatic analysis.